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Photos by Patrick & Topaze McCaffery of Taproot Garden Design
Photo of a large mediterranean full sun backyard stone landscaping in San Francisco for spring.
Photo of a large mediterranean full sun backyard stone landscaping in San Francisco for spring.
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These wide, well-lit concrete stairs provide lovely light for evening gatherings. Designed and installed by Pistils Landscape Design + Build.
1950s exterior home idea in Portland
1950s exterior home idea in Portland

Photography by Joe Dodd
Photo of a large contemporary backyard concrete paver landscaping in San Francisco.
Photo of a large contemporary backyard concrete paver landscaping in San Francisco.

Sustainable Garden design on tight suburban lot with new shed as focal point.
Patio - mid-sized contemporary side yard concrete paver patio idea in New York
Patio - mid-sized contemporary side yard concrete paver patio idea in New York

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Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.
Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.

Chasmanthium latifolium / Sea Oats
Photo: Josiah Lau Photography, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic

'Toffee Twist' carex contrasts well with the 'Blue Cascade' blue atlas cedar. Photo by Jay Sifford.
Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in Charlotte.
Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in Charlotte.

The homeowner wanted a drought tolerant landscape for this coastal bluff that could handle the salty winds.
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal full sun hillside landscaping in Los Angeles.
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal full sun hillside landscaping in Los Angeles.

feathery foliage of bronze fennel
Le jardinet
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Seattle.
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Seattle.

Unique cascading grass-like habit is ideal for containers, on patios, along walls or walkways, or as accent plants in mixed borders. This low-maintenance plant provides rich, burgundy color all year, and works great with succulents.
FEATURES
Bloom/Feature Outstanding color and habit
Plant Type Groundcovers/Grasses
Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
USDA Zones 8,9,10,11
Zone Detail Hardy to 10°F, USDA zones 8-11
Key Features Small white blossoms
Use Borders, beds, containers, slopes, poolside
Exposure Full sun to part shade
Bloom Season Summer
Dimension 3' H x 3' W
Growth Rate Slow to moderate
CARE
Water Once established water occasionally, as needed; Water-wise
Soil Type Well-drained soils
Fertilizer Yearly applications of a balanced slow release
Pruning If needed, trim damaged foliage at base
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
water before planting
plant in full sun to part shade
dig hole 2X the width of pot,
backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level
water and add more soil if needed
mulch plants; fertilize in early spring

Kniphofia 'Elvira', with Calandrinia spectabilis front of Dasylirion wheeleri
Design ideas for a small traditional drought-tolerant and full sun front yard mulch landscaping in San Francisco.
Design ideas for a small traditional drought-tolerant and full sun front yard mulch landscaping in San Francisco.

Scott Mantz
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic partial sun front yard landscaping in Seattle.
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic partial sun front yard landscaping in Seattle.
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